Trusted problem solvers in business and communication.

Your strategic partner for tough business challenges.

Blending humanity and authenticity with experience and expertise.

Our Approach

A proven process to solve complex problems.

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Insight

We’ll dive-in deep with you to explore the unique dynamics of your organization and the situation you face.
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Strategy

Combining fresh strategic thinking with 30+ years of proven experience, we’ll help you chart an intelligent, effective path forward.
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Results

Together, we’ll create solutions that deliver meaningful results with real staying power.

Services

Management Consulting

Assisting executives and boards to structure, plan and optimize their organizations, develop leadership talent, plan for success, and overcome the difficult challenges.

Public Affairs

Navigating the complex nexus of stakeholder, business, community, media, and business interests to create amazing spaces and vibrant, thriving communities.

Strategic Communications

Helping organizations and individuals successfully position themselves, protect and enhance their reputations and communicate in ways that don’t just make noise…they make a difference.

Crisis Communications & Issues Management

Having helped our clients through hundreds of crises, we bring a steady hand, calm voice and intelligent, seasoned advice to assist you with difficult, high-stakes situations.
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It is refreshing to work with the authentically talented GBSM team that brings insights beyond the beltway that have elevated our impact as a nationwide organization.

-- Mark Schoeberl, Executive Vice President, Advocacy

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I have found GBSM to be wise counselors, insightful strategists, creative thinkers and effective problem solvers at multiple levels within our large and complicated organization.

-- Kevin Donnellan, Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff

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Simply put, GBSM is the very best crisis management and communications consultant in the business. As I’ve told many clients: If you have a serious problem, don’t mess around. Call GBSM.

-- Norman Brownstein, Chairman of the Board, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP

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GBSM has been, and continues to be, the premier firm for communications expertise, public affairs advice and strategic crisis management.

Bill Mosher, Senior Managing Director